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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN177 Newton Abbot - Totnes & Newton Abbot - Moorland Reach (27th November 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN177 Newton Abbot - Totnes & Newton Abbot - Moorland Reach (27th November 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ae75d37-e2b8-4e5c-9ad0-41d99d92302d

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Devon County Council sought to provide public bus services under Lot 5 of its Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically for routes TN177 from Newton Abbot to Totnes and Newton Abbot to Moorland Reach. This process, classified under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), progressed to the award stage with a contract commencement date of 21st July 2025 and completion by 20th July 2033. The council, headquartered in Exeter, conducted an open procurement procedure with a tender end date of 27th November 2024, projecting a contract value of £269,000. The final award, published on 16th July 2025, was granted to Countrybus, valued at £204,950.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those interested in long-term engagements within Devon. The tender was open to SMEs, enhancing potential competition from smaller, agile transport service providers capable of delivering flexible and reliable services. Companies with existing operations in the Southwest and a focus on regional transportation solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurements. The project's duration and scope indicate a substantial commitment with possibilities for growth and reputation building in the local public transport sector.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more public transport contracts throughout Devon. The projected duration of each contract is eight years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract still apply, and therefore either the contractor or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. For the supply and provision of TN177

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a230bca7-223d-4846-a26b-b8a7a86daf69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £269,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a230bca7-223d-4846-a26b-b8a7a86daf69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a230bca7-223d-4846-a26b-b8a7a86daf69
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

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